Elk Knob Mine

Past ProducerCopperUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWatauga
Coordinates36.33758, -81.67761

Commodities

PrimaryCopper
TertiaryBarium-Barite, Zinc, Gold

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
First Production1875
Last Production1880
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10084195

What This Means

This mine is a past producer — it was once operational but is no longer actively mining. Past producer sites may still have environmental impacts including disturbed land, tailings piles, and potential water quality effects. Some past producer sites have been reclaimed, while others remain as-is. Check with your state mining or environmental agency for current site conditions.

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